Community Sports Notebook

Thursday

Jul 13, 2017 at 7:32 AM

1st Annual Rolle All-Star Basketball Clinic

The 1st Annual Rolle All-Star Basketball Clinic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6 at Gardner High School. Join Coach Al Rolle and special guest speaker Shaquille O’Neal for an all-star clinic run by college players from Gardner and surrounding areas for a weekend session of skills and drills, team development and fun. Sessions are as follows:

Campers will work on shooting, ball handling, defense, rebounding and passing. Each camper will play on a team within his or her age and ability and team games and competition is used to help campers improve their all-around game highlighting a positive attitude, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Players will be taught challenging skills and drills to practice at home both on and off season.O’Neal, a 15-time NBA all-star and winner of four NBA titles, will share his experience and advice with the campers.The clinic will be limited to 100 kids (50 girls and 50 boys) per session so register soon since space is limited.To register online visit http://rolleallstarsummerclinic.eventbrite.com.

John Leclerc Memorial Wind Turbine 5K

The John Leclerc Memorial Wind Turbine 5K run/walk will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3 starting and finishing at Narragansett Regional High School.Race day registration is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the high school gym and walkers and runners will start at 9 a.m.Online registration is available at racemenu.com. Applications can be downloaded from www.windturbine5k.org or call Jim Brehio at 978-939-2323. Race t-shirts to all that register by July 21. Proceeds go toward scholarships.

North Central Mass. Conference ofFootball Officials seeking umpires

The North Central Mass. Conference of Football Officials (NCMCFO) is seeking football official candidates who are interested in working high school (varsity, JV, freshman) or youth and Pop Warner football games for the upcoming season.Umpires must be at least 18 years of age. Most high school games are played Monday through Saturday. Youth and Pop Warner games are played on weekends.The NCMCFO services the Midland-Wachusett High School League as well as schools throughout Worcester County.The NCMCFO offers a comprehensive training program for all new and returning officials. Classes will be held during June.For more information please contact Dave Douglas at (978)257-1616 or douglasbgdwg@comcast.net. For more information visit www.ncmcfo.com.

Local scores welcomed

Parents and coaches are encouraged to submit write-ups for youth and recreational league games. Results should be sent by email to sports@thegardnernews.com.

(Editor’s Note: The Community Sports Notebook runs every Monday and Thursday. Notices are due by Sunday at 6 p.m. for Monday’s paper and Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Thursday’s paper.)

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